The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-06-21
VICTORIAN JUBILEE.
How the Day Was Observed in
Honolulu.
A Large Attendance at the Picnic
and SpOrts-OmciaI Reception.
Fireworks, Etc.

all day. and there was no rain. The city
wore a holiday aspect, stores were
closed, and hardly any business was
transacted. The Government offices were
all closed, and the Government and Con
sular flags were flying gaily in the breeze.
A number of private residences were dec
GRATED with flags. The L. s. 5. Adams,
living in the stream, and the Oceanic Com
pany's brigantine ConsuelO We're both pro-
fusely decorated with bunting, the former
In particular AT O'Clock a, IN, royal
salute was fred from the shore battery,
and from TO o'clock the KaumakapIl
chimes were rung. The English national
anthem and number'o English airs, con
Guiding with Hawaii PonOi, were played
on the bells.
THE PICNIC AND SPORTS.
The sports ground at Kapiolani Park
presented a lively and joyous aspect en-
HANGED bv the brilliance of the solar rays,
which beamed down upon the scene from
an almost cloudless sky. An extensive
and miscellaneous crowd assembled, and
although, as might be expected, the Brit
ishers formed a prominent element, there
being a large and thoroughly representa-
tive gathering, yet the various other ma
tionalities. resident in our midst likewise
appeared in force, mingling harmomously
in the days enjoyment.
The sports were for the most part well
contested, and the old British adage rela-
tive to fair play was scrupulously observed,
British and other nationalities competing
en- an equal footing, and often at very
close odds. The starts were for the most
part very good, and the work OF the Judges
was faithfully discharged, though the
somewhat too eager crowd of Onlookers at
times made it difficult.
Probably owing to some unfortunate
oversight the cOmmissariat arrangements
can only be described as execrable, and
were very generally condemned. Refresh
ments were supplied free-that IS, for
those who chose to scramble for them
but many of the better bred preferred to
go without The first party who sat down
Jared the best, but after this crowd OF
Young hoodlums, dark skins as well as
fair, rushed the booth, crowded round the
buffet, Selling in their fists Jumps or meat
and whatever else came in their way.
While this exhibition of gluttony was
going on ladies and gentlemen were
sitting at the tables, in some cases by the
hour, vainly waiting to be served. !
Many an indignant protest was raised, but
no organized effort was made TO rectlty
matters. Later on the police were called
into requisitien, and permitted only GER
tain number to enter at one time, but long
before this plan was resorted to the supply
of provisions apparently began to fail, for
it seemed as difficult as before to get ones
wants supplied.
The Royal Hawaiian Band, under Pro-
lessor Berger, occupied the pavilion set
apart for its use, its melodiOus strains
going far to add to the pleasures of the
day In the afternoon it furnished the
music for dance at the Casino, which Mr..
Nolte kindly placed at the disposal of the
public. Several hundred persons availed
themselves OF this diversion, and an ex-
ceedingly pleasant and sOciable time was
spent by those who did so. Refreshments
were served with good taste and were very
acceptable after being exposed to the hot
sun.
The sports began shortly after IL a. m.
with the 100 yards race; prize, gold sleeve
buttons, presented by Mr.. E. B. Thomas.
Geo. Rosa, l; Chas. Creighton, 2; w. May,
3; w. King, Ii, Appleby, Santos. The
winner was clear pace ahead, and is said
to have covered the distance in II seconds. |
One hundred yards race for boys under II;
prize, baseball, bat and gloves. W. Lucas,
l T. Price, 2; w. Napoleon. The entries for
this event were numerous, and it was
therefore run off in three heats and final. !
Each of the former was won with ease,
but the final heat was so closely contested
by the first and second that it resulted in
dead heat, and was run over again, result
ing as above. 1t was a neck and neck race
and was won by few inches.
Two hundred and fifty yards race; prize,
gold scarf pin, presented by Mr.. Swanzy.
J. H. Wodehouse, Jr., 1; Geo. Rosa, 2; j.
Brown, w. King. The race was virtually
between the first two, and was won by
about two PAGES. Time, 81 sec.
Two hundred and fifty yards race for
boys under IL prize, an English saddle.
j. Noble, 1. A number of others started,
but no official record was kept of their
names. The race was well confess I'd.
Time A. seconds.
Putting the shot (16 lbs.); prize, silver
plated ice pau and tongs. w. Moore, 1,
32ft. Sin. Sam Parker, 2, soft. Gin King,
Gay, McLain, Douglas, May, Keauli, Low.
Perdy, Welsh, Kahaloha, Sam, Robinson,
Jim Paahau. Among the number were
some fine exhibitions of muscular strength
Sam Parker's achievement was received
with loud cheers, which were renewed upon
its being surpassed by Moore.
Four hundred and forty yards race;
prize, oxidized cigar box. Geo. Rosa, 1;
H. Wedehouse, f. Farrara, J. Naval
There was quick start for so long race,
but none but the winner were able
to sustain the pace, and he alone COW
cred the distance, doing so at canter
Throwing the baseball; prize, gold watch
charm, presented by Mr.. J. H. Wodehouse,
Jr. H. NJ. Whitney, Jr., l, 295 #. in; S.
Parker, w Moore, Wilder, May, Low,
Nelson, q. Rosa, Poor.
Running high jump; prize, oxidized
cigar container, match box and ash tray
John Kea, 1, 5 fit. in. ]. H. Wodehouse,
Jr.; w. King, w. May, E. p Low.
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